James et al. v. PacifiCorp et al.

VERDICT

Trial
04/25/23 – 06/14/23

Summary

In this trial, nine plaintiffs sue energy company PacifiCorp for their role in Oregon’s fires on Labor Day of 2020. Representatives for the plaintiffs claim that PacifiCorp failed to appropriately deactivate portions of their power grid before a major storm.

PacifiCorp disputes these claims. Their representatives assert that the shutdowns the plaintiffs suggest would have also cut power from hospitals and negatively impacted emergency services.

Outcome

Verdict for plaintiff.
Total damages: $88,875,186.53
Including $71,875,186.53 in compensatory damages and $17 million in punitive damages.

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$88,000,000
Judge
Steffan Alexander
Jurisdiction
4th Judicial District of Oregon
Court
Multnomah County Courthouse
Case Number
20CV33885
Industry
Practice Area
Plaintiff
James, et al.,
Defense
PacifiCorp
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

APR
25
APR
26
APR
27
APR
28
MAY
1
MAY
2
MAY
3
MAY
4
MAY
5
MAY
8
MAY
9
MAY
10
MAY
11
MAY
12
MAY
15
MAY
16
MAY
17
MAY
18
MAY
19
MAY
22
MAY
23
MAY
24
MAY
25
MAY
26
MAY
30
MAY
31
JUN
1
JUN
5
AM Session
Defense Witness(es)
2 Chapters
JUN
6
JUN
7
AM Session
Other
2 Chapters
JUN
8
AM Session
Verdict
2 Chapters
JUN
12
JUN
13
PM Session
Verdict - Damages
3 Chapters
JUN
14

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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